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the gentleman from massachusetts reserves. the gentlewoman from north carolina is recognized. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. i now would like to yield three men's to the distinguished and eloquent chairman of the rules committee, mr. dreier. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california, mr. dreier, is recognized for three minutes. mr. dreier: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. dreier: it's a tall order that my friend from grandfather community imposed on me, mr. speaker, but i will say it's great to be standing here as we proceed with consideration of the appropriations process. last year we, for all intense and -- intents and purposes, had no appropriations process. it was shut down. we're here today considering the third appropriation bill under an open amendment process. now, my friend from connecticut has just characterized this as a misguided rule. since 1837, mr. speaker, 1837 -- it's been a few years -- we've had
the gentleman from massachusetts reserves. the gentlewoman from north carolina is recognized. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. i now would like to yield three men's to the distinguished and eloquent chairman of the rules committee, mr. dreier. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california, mr. dreier, is recognized for three minutes. mr. dreier: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. dreier:...
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the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. mcgovern: mr. speaker, i want to thank the gentlelady from north carolina for her remarks. much of which i agree with. and i don't always agree with her, but i especially appreciate her emphasis on the importance of the war powers resolution and how it applies here. i, again, want to emphasize the importance of the war powers resolution because i was, again, really surprised by the way the distinguished chairman of the rules committee kind of diminished what the war powers resolution is all about. i want to read to you, read to my colleagues a section from the briefing paper that the congressional research service has put together. let me just read this part here. section 1 establishes the title the war powers resolution. the law frequently referred to as the war powers act, the title of the measure passed by the senate. although the latter is not technically correct, it does
the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. mcgovern: mr. speaker, i want to thank the gentlelady from north carolina for her remarks. much of which i agree with. and i don't always agree with her, but i especially appreciate her emphasis on the importance of the war powers resolution and how it applies here. i, again, want to emphasize the importance of the war powers...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? >> i have a motion to recommit at the desk. mr. speaker, i'm opposed to it in its current form. mr. speaker, point of order. i can't hear myself think. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the clerk will read. the clerk: mr. keating of massachusetts moves to recommit the bill h.r. 2021 to the committee on energy and commerce with instructions to report back to the house with the following amendments. after subsection b of section 3128 of the clean air act as proposed to be added by section 4 of the bill, insert the following, e, determination of lower gas prices at the pump. in conducting analysis relating to requirements for pollution controls pursuant to this section, the administrator shall determine whether the controls under review will result in lower gasoline prices in the united states, including the retail price charged at service stations. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for five minutes many suppo
for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? >> i have a motion to recommit at the desk. mr. speaker, i'm opposed to it in its current form. mr. speaker, point of order. i can't hear myself think. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the clerk will read. the clerk: mr. keating of massachusetts moves to recommit the bill h.r. 2021 to the committee on energy and commerce with instructions to report back to the house with the following amendments. after...
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the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized. mr. mcgovern: let me i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. mcgovern: let me remind the gentleman that churches and faith-based organizations across this country are doing their share. they are doing more than their share. many of them representing every faith in this country are up on the hill saying we need you, those of you in congress to do our part. this is not just a problem for charity to deal with. we all have to be involved in dealing with this issue of poverty and dealing with the issue of hunger in america. and around the world. let me say to my colleague from north carolina. i'll put my -- match my anti-hunger credentials against hers seven days a week, but in this bill that has been brought before us, the cuts in w.i.c. would end food assistance for 200,000 to 350,000 low-income women and children. that's a conservative estimate. she mentioned food for peace. how grateful we should be that they are thrown some sc
the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized. mr. mcgovern: let me i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. mcgovern: let me remind the gentleman that churches and faith-based organizations across this country are doing their share. they are doing more than their share. many of them representing every faith in this country are up on the hill saying we need you, those of you in congress to do our part. this is not just a problem for...
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keating of massachusetts. the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. keating, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. mr. keating: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman veck niced. mr. keating: i rise to support my amendment to h.r. 2021. soaring gas prices, soaring oil prices, oil companies have revealed record profits, the top five multinational oil companies earned over $1 trillion in the past decade in a district where jobs and commerce depends on a coastal, marine and tourism economy, i have constituents that are paying up to $4 -- up to $4.50 a gallon. these firms, these oirl firms, these conglomerates are eating up our constituents' paychecks. where is it going? only a small portion, some estimates are 7%, go back into our country to search for alternatives to oil. rather, oil companies are providing bonuses for stockholders and bonuses to company executives, a pat on the back for high prices at the pump. remember that up to 90 noveget tax subsidy money given to executives and companies by taxpayers wen
keating of massachusetts. the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. keating, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. mr. keating: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman veck niced. mr. keating: i rise to support my amendment to h.r. 2021. soaring gas prices, soaring oil prices, oil companies have revealed record profits, the top five multinational oil companies earned over $1 trillion in the past decade in a district where jobs and commerce...
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conyers: i yield my good friend also from massachusetts, mr. richard neal, unfortunately 75 seconds. the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for 75 seconds. mr. neal: thank you. i understand mr. smith's position here but the truth is that when he suggests that we're doing things that interfering with ongoing court tests, there have been a series of votes about the health care law and are more coming in this institution. so i'm not going to spend a lot of time on that suggestion, but i rise today in support of the amendment. it addresses the deadline for filing patent term extension applications under hatch-waxman. by adopting a clear standard, the amendment would provide the opportunity and certainty needed to allow innovators to conduct time-consuming expensive medical research necessary to bring new life-saving drugs to market. the amendment clarifies the law in a manner that tracks the only court decision to have addressed this particular provision. it will ensure that all applications in all cases are treated the same. bec
conyers: i yield my good friend also from massachusetts, mr. richard neal, unfortunately 75 seconds. the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for 75 seconds. mr. neal: thank you. i understand mr. smith's position here but the truth is that when he suggests that we're doing things that interfering with ongoing court tests, there have been a series of votes about the health care law and are more coming in this institution. so i'm not going to spend a lot of time on that...
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host: can and he win the republican nomination, the former massachusetts governor? guest: his biggest problem is his history on healthcare, and particularly the individual mandate as governor of massachusetts. this has become a defining issue for tea party voters, who are the swing in the republican nomination. he just likes an unwanted endorsement from al gore the other day for his comments in favor of man-made global warming. so i think he has problems. i looked at him a little bit like charlie christie in the last cycle. he has the name i.d. and the money, but i don't think he will connect with some people. host: the former 1-term governor of utah, jon huntsman, what are his chances? guest: i don't think -- i have said this publicly, i don't think his candidacy has gotten serious yet. he presents the republican politics of the past. he was very enthusiastic about president obama's stimulus spending program. what i would call an old- fashioned tax-and-spend republican. he will have a tough time. host: representative michelle bachmann, officially entered the race t
host: can and he win the republican nomination, the former massachusetts governor? guest: his biggest problem is his history on healthcare, and particularly the individual mandate as governor of massachusetts. this has become a defining issue for tea party voters, who are the swing in the republican nomination. he just likes an unwanted endorsement from al gore the other day for his comments in favor of man-made global warming. so i think he has problems. i looked at him a little bit like...
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i yield to the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: i want to thank the gentlewoman for her comments and thank her for her leadership not only on this issue but so many other issues to help hungry children around the world. i just want to also commend her for making the point that the mcgovern-dole program, in the program there are provisions that require that countries graduate out of the program. this is not a permanent u.s. handout, if you will. this is some support to help get established school feed programs that will, one, get more kids in school, two, give kids a nutritious meal. mrs. emerson: reclaiming my time. the countries actually take this program over. this is a jump-start. and one that for no other reason little girls would never go to school. and to me it's just shocking. we take these things for granted in this country. but it sets a very, very good example and gives these children and their families an opportunity to do more for themselves. with just a wee bit of help from us. i yield back. mr. mcgovern: i'd
i yield to the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: i want to thank the gentlewoman for her comments and thank her for her leadership not only on this issue but so many other issues to help hungry children around the world. i just want to also commend her for making the point that the mcgovern-dole program, in the program there are provisions that require that countries graduate out of the program. this is not a permanent u.s. handout, if you will. this is some support to help get...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? >> ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. >> thank you. mr. speaker when it comes to the idea of eliminating medicare as we know it, the republicans are holding a bad hand. but instead of folding like a smart card player would, they have decided to go all in. mr. mcgovern: yesterday the republican majority voted to deem their radical medicare plan as passed into law, despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of americans oppose them. at a time when big oil is making record profits and gouging consumers at the pump, the republican majority has voted to balance the budget on the backs of the most vulnerable people in america. our children. our seniors, our students and our disabled. at a time when millions of americans are struggling to just get by, the republican majority has voted to provide massive tax cuts for the very rich. it's not fair and it's not right. the american peo
for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? >> ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. >> thank you. mr. speaker when it comes to the idea of eliminating medicare as we know it, the republicans are holding a bad hand. but instead of folding like a smart card player would, they have decided to go all in. mr. mcgovern: yesterday the republican majority voted to deem...
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for what purpose does the gentlelady from massachusetts rise? without objection, the gentlelady from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. ms. tsongas: mr. speaker, i rise today in strong support of the equal rights amendment. yesterday i was proud to join 158 of my house colleagues, women and men, in co-sponsoring this simple constitutional guarantee that a quality of rights shall not be denied or abridged on account of one's gender. the e.r.a. was passed by congress in 1972 and won approval from 35 states before falling just three short of ratification. since then women have gained significant protections in society, in the workplace and at home. but it is clear that much more must be done. earlier this year a sitting member of the u.s. supreme court stated his view that the constitution does not prohibit, quote, discrimination on the basis of sex, unquote. while many legal scholars were quick to disagree, his words illustrate clearly the need for explicit constitutional protections. without them congress can and has already attempted to
for what purpose does the gentlelady from massachusetts rise? without objection, the gentlelady from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. ms. tsongas: mr. speaker, i rise today in strong support of the equal rights amendment. yesterday i was proud to join 158 of my house colleagues, women and men, in co-sponsoring this simple constitutional guarantee that a quality of rights shall not be denied or abridged on account of one's gender. the e.r.a. was passed by congress in 1972 and won...
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health reform in massachusetts, for example, uses a similar structure with an exchange, a personal responsibility requirement, and an employer responsibility requirement, and a number of individuals with employer-sponsored insurance in massachusetts has increased. we are confident the act will strengthen our existing employer-based system going forward. we simply disagree with those conclusions. >> [inaudible] >> [laughter] >> the bay state, home of my beloved boston red sox. let me continue with jay. >> do you agree with the report's conclusion that the requirements of law will increase medical costs for many companies? >> we believe that the affordable care act will reduce cost overall. that was one of the reasons why the president pursued insurance reform, because he wanted to address the burden that costs were placing on individuals as well as businesses. so, yes, we disagree with the conclusion of the report. >> in light of recent events, is inappropriate for obama -- >> as you know, he is holding a rotating presidency of united nations security council. it is an importer of position. moreov
health reform in massachusetts, for example, uses a similar structure with an exchange, a personal responsibility requirement, and an employer responsibility requirement, and a number of individuals with employer-sponsored insurance in massachusetts has increased. we are confident the act will strengthen our existing employer-based system going forward. we simply disagree with those conclusions. >> [inaudible] >> [laughter] >> the bay state, home of my beloved boston red sox....
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lynch from massachusetts. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for two minutes. mr. lynch: thank you, mr. speaker, and i thank the gentleman for yielding. i rise in support of mr. rooney's resolution. mr. speaker, it's it's a sad irony that at the same time that we're committing our sons and daughters to an armed conflict in libya in support of democracy and the rule of law that we are also hear at home trampling on the fundamental principles of separation of powers and the plain language of the united states constitution which is the supreme rule of land in -- law in our land. i've heard several times now that this is an argument about politics. well, politics is to congress like wet is to water. we cannot avoid that. but the united states this issue is really within of substance and the united states constitution clearly states that president's power as commander of chief to introduce armed forces into hostilities may be exercised only pursuant to three circumstances. first
lynch from massachusetts. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for two minutes. mr. lynch: thank you, mr. speaker, and i thank the gentleman for yielding. i rise in support of mr. rooney's resolution. mr. speaker, it's it's a sad irony that at the same time that we're committing our sons and daughters to an armed conflict in libya in support of democracy and the rule of law that we are also hear at home trampling on the fundamental principles of separation of...
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i started in mass of thick -- massachusetts. we went to troy, mich., and then we wound up in florida. my last conversation was with a gentleman in india who had no idea what i was talking about. i can only imagines what the frustration is for homeowners that are actually working and trying to make some kind of a deal to stay in their homes. if there needs to be some enforcement. all you are getting is what service from the banks, and i would hope you look further at that. -- lip service from the banks, and i would hope you look further at that. thank you, mr. secretary. >> but me address the last point directly. many of you may have seen press reports about the work we are dealing with the state attorneys general, 10 different federal agencies, to correct -- correct the problems, the rubble- signing, but also more broadly the way is with the servicer -- the ways the servicers have been treating customers. i, personally, and the president are very focused on holding those banks accountable for those practices in two ways. one is
i started in mass of thick -- massachusetts. we went to troy, mich., and then we wound up in florida. my last conversation was with a gentleman in india who had no idea what i was talking about. i can only imagines what the frustration is for homeowners that are actually working and trying to make some kind of a deal to stay in their homes. if there needs to be some enforcement. all you are getting is what service from the banks, and i would hope you look further at that. -- lip service from...
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the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: let me clarify what insisting on this point of order means. it means that the amendment that ms. delauro offered in committee, which was approved in the appropriations committee, is nullified, which means that brazilian cotton farmers get subsidies and poor, pregnant women and children do not get the money for w.i.c. now i have nothing against brazilian cotton farmers, but brazil's economy is doing pretty good right now. now, the rules committee, you know, could have protected the money for w.i.c. the rules committee waived points of order against a whole bunch of stuff except three provisions, so it wouldn't be unusual for the rules committee to protect this provision. many of us pleaded to do just that, to respect the work of the appropriations committee when it came to protecting w.i.c., when it came to protecting poor, pregnant women and children. and madam chair, my friends on the other side of the aisle say all the time that they are with us in trying to cut excessive
the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: let me clarify what insisting on this point of order means. it means that the amendment that ms. delauro offered in committee, which was approved in the appropriations committee, is nullified, which means that brazilian cotton farmers get subsidies and poor, pregnant women and children do not get the money for w.i.c. now i have nothing against brazilian cotton farmers, but brazil's economy is doing pretty good right now. now, the rules...
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call it obamacare, and say all the embarrassing things they want, but in massachusetts, it has an approval rating of over 50%. i just really miss the days of good, moderate republicans where we did not have all of this name calling and knee-jerk reactions. the republicans in general would be in much better shape if they would have some general support people to run their party instead of these radicals. host: let's go to scott joining us from oklahoma city, joining us on our line supporting another republican candidate. weigh in on this for us. caller: thank you. newt gingrich is a long line of self-proclaimed conservatives who really is not. he does not have anything to say about ending the biggest headache of the country, the federal reserve. he does not want to do anything about the irs and several of the things that so-called conservatives just nibble on the edges on. he is right along there with them. but ron paul is the only constitutionalist running for president and was the only one running in 2008, even though there were some people's contentions in both years. ron paul wants to a
call it obamacare, and say all the embarrassing things they want, but in massachusetts, it has an approval rating of over 50%. i just really miss the days of good, moderate republicans where we did not have all of this name calling and knee-jerk reactions. the republicans in general would be in much better shape if they would have some general support people to run their party instead of these radicals. host: let's go to scott joining us from oklahoma city, joining us on our line supporting...
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massachusetts. john joins us. caller: how is it going? i just found out that the fed had just given another $3 trillion to banks all over the world. so, what's the purpose of the patriot act if we are giving money to our enemies all ove the country? host: what do you think? caller: my thing is the patriot act is to keep us frofinding out what the truth is. if we are bailing out -- the fed is bailing out banks in arab nations and other countries, what is the purpose of the patriot act? is this a big act to take money from the poor and give to the rich? host: we are talking about defense cuts. you think it should be on the table? defense spding? caer: that is kind of ridiculous. host: barry, virginia. caller: i think defense cuts shoulde on the table because there is a huge ahmad of money to be saved just to change the way the pentagon does procurement, for example. without getting too much in the weeds -- for example, way back when the air force procured aircraft starting with the f-16 and half a century ago, you have to find a perfect pri
massachusetts. john joins us. caller: how is it going? i just found out that the fed had just given another $3 trillion to banks all over the world. so, what's the purpose of the patriot act if we are giving money to our enemies all ove the country? host: what do you think? caller: my thing is the patriot act is to keep us frofinding out what the truth is. if we are bailing out -- the fed is bailing out banks in arab nations and other countries, what is the purpose of the patriot act? is this a...
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the number of individuals in massachusetts has increased. we are confident the affordable care effort will strengthen our existing -- existing employer- based system going forward. we disagree with those conclusions. [laughter] >> let me continue with jake. >> de take issue that the requirements of the law will increase costs for companies? >> we believe it will reduce costs overall. it is one of the reasons the president pursued insurance reform because he wanted to address the burden the cost of replacing the individuals and businesses. yes, we disagree with the conclusions of the report. >> is at a profit for president obama to -- is it appropriate for president obama honor the country? holdingu know, they're the rotating presidency of the u.n. security council. moreover, they have voted in ways we consider helpful in the ivory coast, libya, and iran. we think it is a profit for the president to meet with the leader, and, we are concerned about human rights issues, and the president has made a number of reforms in his country. that countr
the number of individuals in massachusetts has increased. we are confident the affordable care effort will strengthen our existing -- existing employer- based system going forward. we disagree with those conclusions. [laughter] >> let me continue with jake. >> de take issue that the requirements of the law will increase costs for companies? >> we believe it will reduce costs overall. it is one of the reasons the president pursued insurance reform because he wanted to address...
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simon johnson is a professor of entrepreneurship at the sloan school of management at the massachusetts institute of technology. is he senior fellow at the peterson institute for economics and a member of the congressional budget office's economic advisory panel. dr. johnson previously held the position of economic counselor at the international monetary fund and was the director of its research department. he is a co-director of national bureau of economic research africa project and works with nonprofits and think tanks around the world. dr. johnson's co-author of the 2010 book "13 bankers: the wall street takeover of the next financial meltdown." he's a bloomberg columnist and frequently publishes economic opinion pieces in major national, international news publications such as "the washington post," and "the financial times." he's co-founder of the blog, the baseline scenario. he earned his ph.d. in economics. welcome, dr. johnson. kevin is a senior fellow in the director of economic policy studies at the american enterprise institute for public policy research. before joining a.e.
simon johnson is a professor of entrepreneurship at the sloan school of management at the massachusetts institute of technology. is he senior fellow at the peterson institute for economics and a member of the congressional budget office's economic advisory panel. dr. johnson previously held the position of economic counselor at the international monetary fund and was the director of its research department. he is a co-director of national bureau of economic research africa project and works...
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host: massachusetts. caller: the system we have now is not working. they have legalized medical marijuana. eventually, it will sweep the country. and responsibility is what we should be teaching our children. if we teach them that drugs are bad and they can have bad effects, they can choose wisely what they choose to smoke or drink. guest: marijuana is illegal for medical purposes in 16 states and shortly in washington, d.c. i have played a key role in half of the states deciding to legalize marijuana. in california, the lot is very open ended. it is easy to get a referral for medical marijuana. there are very different models around the country. one of the biggest problems has been in washington. write your member of congress. tell them the federal government needs to get out of the way and allow them to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. the attorney general was in a row island last week, another state that has legalized marijuana. he asked why did the justice crackdown.' contacted the justice department and play a responsible role in regulati
host: massachusetts. caller: the system we have now is not working. they have legalized medical marijuana. eventually, it will sweep the country. and responsibility is what we should be teaching our children. if we teach them that drugs are bad and they can have bad effects, they can choose wisely what they choose to smoke or drink. guest: marijuana is illegal for medical purposes in 16 states and shortly in washington, d.c. i have played a key role in half of the states deciding to legalize...
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host: ken writes on twitter -- a university of massachusetts study shows bike lanes creates more jobs than regular transportation. guest: we encourage safe cycling. one way to do it is to create these bike lanes. mayors and city council members are hearing from their constituents, and they want safe places to ride bikes. that is why by claims are being put in all over the country. when you see someone on a bike, please treat them with the same kind of courtesy that you would anyone else, like a pedestrian. many of them are cycling to work, some for the fun of it. this is what the american people really want. elected officials and communities are responding to that. host: transportation secretary ray lahood, thank you. traveling to >> coming up in about an hour and a half, the senate foreign relations committee will gavel back in to consider a draft resolution from senator kerrey and senator mccain that would authorize a limited u.s. military role in the nato operation in libya. we will have live coverage of the markup session at 2:30 p.m. eastern. thursday marks defense secretary robe
host: ken writes on twitter -- a university of massachusetts study shows bike lanes creates more jobs than regular transportation. guest: we encourage safe cycling. one way to do it is to create these bike lanes. mayors and city council members are hearing from their constituents, and they want safe places to ride bikes. that is why by claims are being put in all over the country. when you see someone on a bike, please treat them with the same kind of courtesy that you would anyone else, like a...
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i'd like to yield three minutes to the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. markey. the speaker: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for three minutes. mr. markey: i thank the gentleman very much. i rise in opposition to this republican attempt to deem their budget passed. just deem it passed so we can begin with this process. it's just wrong. it's not the way we should be conducting business, but it's the way they have been operating all year. now, recently radio evangelist harold camping calculated the world would end at precisely 6:00 p.m. on may 21. well, he was wrong. but much like harold camping's wildly inaccurate predictions, the house republicans have come up with their own apocalyptic vision, the republican rapture. it decides, this budget decides who gets lifted up into the economic stratosphere, and who gets left behind. under this scheme if you are a millionaire or billionaire, you get raptured into heaven. with all of your tax breaks. remaining intact. but, if your grandma and grandpa and your dependent -- and you're dependent upon medicare i
i'd like to yield three minutes to the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. markey. the speaker: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for three minutes. mr. markey: i thank the gentleman very much. i rise in opposition to this republican attempt to deem their budget passed. just deem it passed so we can begin with this process. it's just wrong. it's not the way we should be conducting business, but it's the way they have been operating all year. now, recently radio evangelist harold...
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even massachusetts does not like this bill. they had experienced in it. he said this -- he said we believe that americans love entitlements, and once we get them hooked on this entitlement, they will never let it go. dwight d. you think they were willing to push this -- why the you think they were willing to push this bill through, why were they willing to push this through because they knew "obamacare" is a game changer, it will make america the country that your ancestors left. do not let that happen. god bless you and god bless america. [unintelligible] >> thank you. i would like to introduce the governor of louisiana, bobby jindal, who will be entering the room. >> for more than three years now, the governor has let the states through some real challenges, including budget shortfalls, hurricanes, the oil spill in the gulf last year, and mississippi river flooding this spring. isernor jinda's the shed matched only by his commitment to implementing policies that will move louisiana ford and leave more for our children than we inherited from the generati
even massachusetts does not like this bill. they had experienced in it. he said this -- he said we believe that americans love entitlements, and once we get them hooked on this entitlement, they will never let it go. dwight d. you think they were willing to push this -- why the you think they were willing to push this bill through, why were they willing to push this through because they knew "obamacare" is a game changer, it will make america the country that your ancestors left. do...
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host: massachusetts, rob. thanks for waiting. caller: good morning to you. hayseed and i don't ever way in -- weigh in. i remember mr. bush said, "i will win this presidency but no new nation building." we were just coming off the heels of kosovo and bosnia. we have had some money weather- related -- like the tornadoes. we have nation-building to do around here. how long do we spend nation- building in kosovo and bosnia it c ost?uch did becaus i see these numbers we here are way low. . estimate high-pow guest: the current military operations in afghanistan and iraq are significant in terms of u.s. government resources. that is one of the things that is been playing into the the debate about how many troops should be withdrawn and how soon. you are hearing financial arguments with the challenges the budget faces and the debt ceiling. the caller mentioned previous operations in bosnia in kosovo. those went on for long periods of time. kosovo is still ongoing. bosnia, more than a decade. host: let's drop the call. michael, a democrat. good morning. caller: i ha
host: massachusetts, rob. thanks for waiting. caller: good morning to you. hayseed and i don't ever way in -- weigh in. i remember mr. bush said, "i will win this presidency but no new nation building." we were just coming off the heels of kosovo and bosnia. we have had some money weather- related -- like the tornadoes. we have nation-building to do around here. how long do we spend nation- building in kosovo and bosnia it c ost?uch did becaus i see these numbers we here are way low....
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massachusetts, new jersey, connecticut, there are others that do very good jobs and are very rigorous. yet we see a lot of places that do not put a lot of emphasis on bus inspections. >> are you working with the aba? >> we do what we can to readout the worst offenders. we are familiar with that concern and it has been part and parcel over the past four years why the agency has inc. and expectation of a bus safety action plan within the states. it is an evolving process and it's part of the expectation for each state. >> thank you. >> i grant unanimous consent that the recommendation requested by the gentle lady from california be made part of the record. unanimous consent is requested for today's record to remain open for two weeks for submission. informational response to questions by the committee. without objection, so ordered. let me now recognize the gentleman from pennsylvania. i apologize for the delay. i know that you wanted to get out by 4:00. >> i am a little confused on the roadside inspections, so i will direct my questions there. are we allowed -- or is it prohibited to d
massachusetts, new jersey, connecticut, there are others that do very good jobs and are very rigorous. yet we see a lot of places that do not put a lot of emphasis on bus inspections. >> are you working with the aba? >> we do what we can to readout the worst offenders. we are familiar with that concern and it has been part and parcel over the past four years why the agency has inc. and expectation of a bus safety action plan within the states. it is an evolving process and it's part...
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speaker, i yield one minute to my friend from massachusetts, mr. frank. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. mr. frank: mr. speaker, i want to send a message to our allies, and i don't think we are pulling the rug out from under them. look at these wealthy populous nations of western europe. i believe it's a good thing to get rid of gaddafi. does america have to do everything? people say we are the indispensable nation. that's a terrible burden to impose on ourself. we cannot afford it and it cannot be done effectively. let's get people who can dispense with it. my friend, the ranking member of the appropriations committee said, we have to do this because nato can bomb but they can't suppress. what a great bunch of allies, they can bomb on armed people but if they shoot back they got to come running to as you. yes, i want to send a message to nato. gaddafi's a bad guy. if england and france and italy and germany and spain and the netherlands and scandinavia can't together muster the military force for thi
speaker, i yield one minute to my friend from massachusetts, mr. frank. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. mr. frank: mr. speaker, i want to send a message to our allies, and i don't think we are pulling the rug out from under them. look at these wealthy populous nations of western europe. i believe it's a good thing to get rid of gaddafi. does america have to do everything? people say we are the indispensable nation. that's a terrible burden...
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the question is, is a fast enough for soon enough for someone like your listener in massachusetts? that is the hard part. host: as a michigan-native, you are seen as a cross your home state, and especially in the detroit area. what is a long-term outlook with regard to manufacturing that creates the middle class jobs people have relied on in the greater detroit area? guest: when i graduated high school in 1980, there was a guy who had a locker next to me. we were also the home of the michigan militia in michigan -- people who came home, disenfranchised from the army. they had gone into the army because they could not become uaw workers. instead of joining the michigan militia, he killed themselves. really tragic. my best friend had to go into a party and plants produce in our backyard for food. i brought extra money to school so she could get money for lunch. i saw this firsthand. you have to remember, as the manufacturing sector comes back, michigan has in the auto makers produce profits again. there is an issue on the bailout's that we can get into if you want, but we are not gen
the question is, is a fast enough for soon enough for someone like your listener in massachusetts? that is the hard part. host: as a michigan-native, you are seen as a cross your home state, and especially in the detroit area. what is a long-term outlook with regard to manufacturing that creates the middle class jobs people have relied on in the greater detroit area? guest: when i graduated high school in 1980, there was a guy who had a locker next to me. we were also the home of the michigan...
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kucinich: i yield one minute to the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. lynch. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. mr. lynch: thank you, madam speaker, and i thank my friend for yielding and for his leadership on in issue. madam speaker, it's a sad irony that at the same time that we're committing our sons and daughters to an armed conflict in libya in support of democracy and the rule of law, that we're also trampling on the fundamental principles of separation of powers and the plain language of our united states constitution, the supreme rule of law here at home. the united states constitution clearly states that the president's power as commander in chief to introduce our armed forces into hostilities may be exercised only pursuant to three circumstances. number one, a declaration of war, number two, a specific statutory authorization. number three, a national emergency created by an attack on the united states. that has not happened. so despite my great respect and affection for our president, a lawful pre
kucinich: i yield one minute to the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. lynch. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. mr. lynch: thank you, madam speaker, and i thank my friend for yielding and for his leadership on in issue. madam speaker, it's a sad irony that at the same time that we're committing our sons and daughters to an armed conflict in libya in support of democracy and the rule of law, that we're also trampling on the fundamental...
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what should i convey to the people in massachusetts now that we have made progress there? what should i can they? what do you can they in your everyday conversations? what is the mission in afghanistan right now? >> the fundamental mission in afghanistan is to provide stability so that that country does not become a safe haven for al qaeda. >> your plan for achieving that mission by setting benchmarks that will hopefully be attained so we can set back and bring our men and women home -- let me ask you that first. >> the president has made clear that there are goals that we are continuing to work on. we need to weaken the taliban. we need to develop the structure in afghanistan and in the army so they can assume these responsibilities. we can develop the government so they can provide greater stability for the future. each of these areas need to be focused on so that we can arrive at our goal. >> is it your opinion that there are people in the government to do that? can they be self-sufficient? >> i think there is. in the discussions i have had, i think they want their coun
what should i convey to the people in massachusetts now that we have made progress there? what should i can they? what do you can they in your everyday conversations? what is the mission in afghanistan right now? >> the fundamental mission in afghanistan is to provide stability so that that country does not become a safe haven for al qaeda. >> your plan for achieving that mission by setting benchmarks that will hopefully be attained so we can set back and bring our men and women...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? mr. frank: to strike the requisite number of words. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. frank: mr. chairman, having heard the subcommittee chairman's discussion of this bill, i now understand why he didn't want to have a discussion of this bill. he wanted simply to accept it so he would not have had to say nothing. since it was not accepted, he did say nothing, he just took five minutes to say it. i take it back, he did say one very important thing and it defines this issue. he apparently believes that speculation in oil is no part of the reason that oil prices go high. and he quoted a democrat, he found a democrat, one of the three democratic members of the commission, the other two of course very he mentally disagreed and we of course did not say this is something goldman sachs doesn't like. goldman sachs is on the gentleman's siled. goldman sachs opposes regulation of derivatives. they merely mentioned in an list report that they believed that -- in an analyst
for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? mr. frank: to strike the requisite number of words. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. frank: mr. chairman, having heard the subcommittee chairman's discussion of this bill, i now understand why he didn't want to have a discussion of this bill. he wanted simply to accept it so he would not have had to say nothing. since it was not accepted, he did say nothing, he just took five minutes to say it. i take it...
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., refuse to join secure communities, and new york, illinois and massachusetts are suspending their participation in this program, and california is discussing this as well. but that's only the first step. the concerns about secure communities must be properly and permanently addressed. this is first and foremost about public safety. the people on the front lines of this program are police officers that have expressed serious concerns about its implementation. lapd chief said that it's causing a breach of trust between the lapd and our immigrant communities, hindering our officers' duty to protect and serve all of our residents. and the numerous reports of domestic violence victims being detained through this program are simply unacceptable. if a program is causing a victim of violence to fear reaching out for help, then that program is causing more harm than good. secure communities has undermined our police department's mission of protecting the public. it has weakened protections against racial profiling and it will have a chilling effect on immigrants' willingness to report crimes or provide
., refuse to join secure communities, and new york, illinois and massachusetts are suspending their participation in this program, and california is discussing this as well. but that's only the first step. the concerns about secure communities must be properly and permanently addressed. this is first and foremost about public safety. the people on the front lines of this program are police officers that have expressed serious concerns about its implementation. lapd chief said that it's causing...
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massachusetts is also on that list. not sure why i didn't include it. as congress reviews efforts by federal agencies to dispose of surplus properties, all most people must be protected. i know the committee is very concerned with cost reduction, and i want to note that ending homelessness is not only the right thing to do, but also, the fiscally responsible thing to do. it is more costly to allow homelessness to continue in our country than 2 end 8, entitled 5 is one of the important federal programs that can help us do that. i want to make three points that are operated in our written testimony. the title five process is not incause of inefficiencies an the federal process, and it should be protected and not eliminated or drastically altered as a result of tort reform. the process takes a mere matter of months, and once complete, the government meet move forward with any alternative means of disposal. we know that i nearly all of the 14,000 properties on the list of existing -- on the list of properties that have been screened a title 5, the review ha
massachusetts is also on that list. not sure why i didn't include it. as congress reviews efforts by federal agencies to dispose of surplus properties, all most people must be protected. i know the committee is very concerned with cost reduction, and i want to note that ending homelessness is not only the right thing to do, but also, the fiscally responsible thing to do. it is more costly to allow homelessness to continue in our country than 2 end 8, entitled 5 is one of the important federal...